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Free Write Friday – Two Prompts

Posted on October 11, 2013 12 Comments

It’s still Friday here in Alaska, so I am responding to kellie elmore’s two prompts. The first is for her nephew Khole who was recently born with heart problems. The second is to a photo prompt. Enjoy. Khole A child of wonder a child of joy special boy to this world a light making darkness bright traveling […]

Make A Haiku Mini-Comic Book

Posted on October 4, 2013 6 Comments

This week’s haiku – My garden water attracts throngs of thirsty birds. Flit, Peck, Flutter, Drink. Click onto this link and you can make your own mini-haiku comic book. https://MiniComic/

FALLFIRE – A Poem

Posted on September 29, 2013 5 Comments

Fall Fireweed overlooking Kachemak Bay in Homer, Alaska I wrote this poem a few year’s ago and it’s that time of the year again. FALLFIRE Wind’s cold kiss whispered, “Now it is fall.” Without reprieve, cold morns, chill nights, it is fall. Sadness descends deep as the universe. Feelings of fear enshroud, for it is […]

Diplomacy Not Weapons for Syria

Posted on September 8, 2013 12 Comments

I am a pacifist. I’ve been against war since I was a child living on an Air Force Base. So, I see through the sleight of hand in this latest “limited involvement” in Syria. Innocents are always hurt when missiles fly. Here’s an idea floating around – Why doesn’t the leader we elected for change […]

Recollection – A Love Poem

Posted on September 1, 2013 9 Comments

As you spend time with your loved ones this holiday. Recollect what brings you together and keeps you working to maintain and protect your love. Recollection White arched long limbs glisten against blue sky. Trees draped in soft snow Japanese landscape. Frozen arabesque hand held in timeless suspension expectant awaits her partner. Tender moments of […]

Abundance – A Poem

Posted on August 25, 2013 6 Comments

This poem continues the theme of the last two weeks. When we overcome hunger and desire we discover – ABUNDANCE Wealth beyond measure can not be counted can not be contained can not be controlled can not be corrupted. Wealth of means and manner wealth without worry the plenty that pleases all. Security of self-sufficiency […]

Desire – A Poem

Posted on August 18, 2013 4 Comments

This poem expands on the theme of last week’s poem. Enjoy. DESIRE I Endless is the pursuit of desire a wonton mistress, rules with fire. Folly leads to fear and shame seduced by the desire game. II Or is desire like the seedling’s dream to push beyond the shroud of dirt to feel the sun’s […]

The Heart of the Matter – A Poem for Reflection

Posted on August 4, 2013 10 Comments

This week a reflective poem I wrote three years ago. The Heart of the Matter Is the heart of the matter the question at hand or the substance of the discussion the topic of the moment? Is the heart of the matter the emotional underpinning we fear to let surface to hide our true face […]

At Home in Homer, Alaska – Final Haiku

Posted on July 20, 2013 17 Comments

View from our living room balcony Waking to sea view soaring with majestic heights Alaska summer We arrived in Homer, June 18th, in the afternoon. Our trip was blessed with good weather, no accidents, or car mishaps. The drive was challenging for me but a good introduction to Alaska driving. The […]

Homer Odyssey – Alaska – Haiku 13

Posted on July 18, 2013 3 Comments

Snow tipped stone towers fields of purple petaled weeds rushing rivers roil This haiku and photo give just a glimpse of the beauties we’ve seen. Detailed stories and poems of our Canada/Alaska drive await. Today is our last day of challenging Alaska driving and we arrive in Homer. This may also be the last post […]